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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.07, 373.41 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.07, 373.41 and 171.84 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.07 : 373.41 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.07/373.41 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.07x = 373.41 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.07x = 64,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,166.77/249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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